Craft-Bilt’s Retractable Canopy System Adds Comfort, Style, and Flexibility at International Award Winning Evolve Sparkling House
Craft-Bilt products work best when Beauty, Design, & Function come together in a memorable setting. That is exactly what happened at Evolve Sparkling House in Penticton, British Columbia, where our Canadian sister-company, Craft-Bilt Materials, supplied multiple retractable pergola canopy systems that help guests enjoy premium outdoor hospitality with comfort, shade, and striking lake views.
Evolve Sparkling House is part of TIME Family of Wines and is located minutes from downtown Penticton at the start of the Naramata Bench, near the Kettle Valley Trail. The winery describes the destination as a premium sparkling experience in the Okanagan Valley, and it highlights tasting experiences, food pairings, and patio seating that invite guests to slow down and stay awhile.
The project is especially timely because Evolve Sparkling House was crowned Canada’s Top Sparkling Producer at the 2025 All Canadian Wine Championships. According to TIME Family of Wines, its 2018 Brut Nature earned Best in Category and was recognized as Canada’s Best Sparkling Wine of the Year, while its 2018 Brut Rosé won Gold and its 2020 Brut Premiere earned Silver.
That kind of recognition deserves an outdoor setting that feels just as polished as the wine program. Craft-Bilt’s Retractable Pergola Canopy supports that goal by giving commercial spaces a refined way to manage sun, comfort, and ambiance without sacrificing openness. For wineries, restaurants, hospitality venues, country clubs, mixed-use commercial settings, or your own home, a retractable canopy can help extend the useful life of a patio while preserving the architectural character of the project.
The project photos show how the retractable pergola canopy frames the terrace, defines seating zones, and softens the outdoor environment without blocking the dramatic views, and gives you sun when you want it and shade when you need it. The system gives the patio a welcoming scale for groups, tasting experiences, and everyday service, while keeping the design clean and modern.
This is also a strong example of how a commercial shade product can support both guest comfort and brand presentation. At a destination like Evolve Sparkling House, the right canopy or pergola does more than provide shade. It helps shape the overall experience, supports longer stays, and makes the outdoor space feel intentional from the first impression to the last pour.
From a marketing perspective, the installation also photographs beautifully, which matters for destination properties that rely on digital storytelling. Whether the patio is shown on a winery website, in tourism coverage, or across social media, a retractable pergola canopy creates a finished outdoor room that feels upscale, usable, and visually consistent with the rest of the property.
For commercial operators, that versatility is valuable. A canopy system can help adapt the patio to changing sun conditions during service hours, improve comfort for seated tastings, and reinforce the sense that guests are enjoying a premium destination rather than a simple uncovered terrace.
Craft-Bilt has been manufacturing since 1946, and this project by Ajax, Ontario based Craft-Bilt Materials reflects our long-standing focus on commercial and residential solutions that combine performance with visual appeal. For architects, builders, and owners planning new construction, hospitality upgrades, or residential development amenities, a retractable pergola canopy can be a smart way to add flexibility and elevate exterior gathering spaces.
Sincere thanks to Evolve Sparkle House and Time Family of Wines in helping us grow our vision to “Bring Everyone Outside™”.
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